We are looking for a diligent and competent service charge accountant to join our Accounting & Finance department in the property and housing industry. The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for detail, outstanding numerical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Client Details Our client is a large-sized organisation in the property and housing industry. They are renowned for their focus on customer satisfaction and commitment to providing high-quality services. With a well-established presence in Milton Keynes and the UK, they have a robust reputation for fostering a supportive and productive work environment. Description Accurately input property details to set up new sites on our property and service charge management system. Generate and distribute service charge and rent invoices in accordance with lease agreements, ensuring timely and accurate billing. Provide professional and efficient support to leaseholders regarding their accounts, payments, and service charge statements, ensuring queries are resolved in a timely manner. Verify and process invoices related to service charge expenses, ensuring payments to contractors and suppliers are made in accordance with agreed terms. Monitor and review expenditure against budgets, identify and investigate variances, and post corrections where required. Meet monthly with Property Managers to provide insights into budget performance and highlight areas of overspend. Ensure bank transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled to maintain financial integrity and track service charge fund movements on a weekly basis. Calculate and post prepayments and accruals to ensure service charge accounts reflect true financial positions at month-end and year-end. Preparing year-end accounts pack to trial balance and supporting schedules. Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and accountants, ensuring all required financial documentation is provided efficiently. Prepare and issue balancing charges and year-end reports to leaseholders. Support Property Managers to create and review draft service charge budgets. Profile A successful service charge accountant should have: A strong educational background in Accounting or a related field Experience as a service charge accountant or similar Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent numerical and analytical skills Strong organisational and time-management abilities A high level of accuracy and attention to detail Good communication and interpersonal skillsJob Offer A FTE salary up to £43,000 An engaging and supportive work environment Opportunities for professional development within the Insurance industry Complimentary access to company services Ample holiday leave